Add 35/36 and 4/21
35/36 + 4/21 is 293/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
4/21 = 4 × 12/21 × 12 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
245/252 + 48/252 = 245 + 48/252 = 293/252 - So, 35/36 + 4/21 = 293/252
In mixed form: 141/252
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